Tone2 update Saurus

Tone2 have announced that the latest version of Saurus, their popular analogue-emulation soft synth, is now available. Free to all users, the update implements a number of new features that improve the instrument’s audio quality, along with some new quality-of-life features and a fix for a prominent bug. 

What’s New?

Here’s an overview of what’s changed in the latest version of Saurus:

Enhanced Sound Quality

• Significantly enhanced sound quality when 44 kHz is used as the DAW's sample rate. Reduced aliasing up to 12dB.
• Drastically enhanced sound quality when 88 kHz is used as the DAW's sample rate. Reduced aliasing up to 20dB.
• Enhanced the sound of the reverb. It now has a smoother roll-off, less phasing, more detail and more depth.
• Slightly enhanced sound of the chorus. It now offers more precise interpolation.
• Slightly enhanced sound of the delay. It now offers more precise interpolation.

New Features

• Soundsets are now coloured blue in the Patch Browser, making them easier to see.
• Template patches are now grey in the patch browser.
• VST3-only installation has been added to the setup on PC.

Further Enhancements

• Enhanced the look of the Patch Browser's scrollbar handle.
• Improved smart detection of the default installation path.
• Setup now always selects Full Installation by default.
• Better default values for the Init patches.
• Many more small improvements.

Fixes

• Solved an issue where duplicate notes could not be triggered when the sustain pedal was engaged.

Compatibility

Saurus 4.1 is supported on PCs running Windows 7 or higher, Macs running macOS 10.12 and above, and is also available on Linux machines via WINE. 

Pricing & Availability

Saurus 4.1 is available now, and is a free update for existing users. 

www.tone2.com/saurus.html